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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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